Bill Sponsor: Sen. Bamidele, Michael Opeyemi (Ekiti Central-Senate Leader).
Bill Progress: Concurrence
The Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Ikosu Moba, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 782) aims to establish a federal tertiary institution dedicated to health education in the Ikosu area of Moba Local Government in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
The primary purpose of the bill is to provide a legal framework for the establishment of a new federal institution focused on nursing and midwifery. With this initiative, the Nigerian government aims to create a dedicated facility where comprehensive education and research can be conducted in various fields, including General Nursing, Midwifery, and other specialized nursing disciplines.
One of the key elements highlighted in the bill is its potential to address an educational gap in the region. The establishment of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery seeks to foster local development by enhancing educational opportunities for the youth in Ekiti North Federal Constituency (II), an area identified as lacking in federal higher education institutions. This initiative is expected to significantly impact local communities, providing the younger population with the means to pursue careers in healthcare.
Moreover, the creation of the college is anticipated to contribute to improving healthcare services in the region. By focusing on training and re-training healthcare personnel, the institution aims to equip local practitioners with the skills necessary to deliver quality primary healthcare. This aligns with national goals of strengthening the healthcare workforce, particularly in underserved areas.
As the bill awaits the Senate’s concurrence, advocates for the establishment of the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery emphasize the importance of investing in health education to improve community health outcomes. The successful passage and subsequent establishment of the college would not only mark a significant development for healthcare education in Ekiti State but also serve as a model for similar initiatives across Nigeria.
The progress of HB. 782 represents a crucial step toward enhancing both educational access and healthcare provision in the region, with the potential to positively shape the lives of many individuals and communities in Ekiti State.
